Gerald Nicosia: The author of "One and Only: The Untold Story of On the Road" will discuss and sign his new biography of Beat paramour Lu Anne Henderson, the 15-year-old girl who went on the road with Kerouac and Cassady. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 7 p.m. $5-$7. (310) 822-3006.

Nelson George: The author of "The Plot Against Hip Hop" will read and sign his new novel. Eso Won Books, 4331 Degnan Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 290-1048.

Barry Livingston: The actor will present and sign his new book, "The Importance of Being Ernie: From My Three Sons to Mad Men, a Hollywood Survivor Tells All." Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Maria Cooper Janis: The author of "Gary Cooper: An Enduring Style" will present and sign her new book about the Hollywood icon. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.